Description
Book SynopsisReligious Education in the Secondary School is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the effective teaching of Religious Education (RE) in the secondary classroom. Acknowledging the highly valuable yet often misunderstood contribution of RE, this text shows how the subject can be taught in a way that explores the impact of religion on the lives of people and society, engaging pupils and preparing them to become individuals who celebrate and respect diversity.
This second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes a new chapter on Religion and Worldviews' and new material on the development and assessment of an RE curriculum. It is illustrated throughout with ideas for teaching at different key stages and offers expert chapters introducing you to both the World Religions and the core aspects of effective teaching and learning. With an emphasis on developing an understanding of the importance and different ways of meeting the learning needs of al
Table of Contents
Part I Introduction to Religious Education 1. What is Religious Education? 2. Religions and Worldviews 3. Pedagogies of RE? Part II Planning in Religious Education 4. Assessment and RE 5. Planning and RE 6. Inclusion and RE Part III Teaching and Learning in Religious Education 7. Effective Teaching and Learning in RE 8. Teaching Buddhism 9. Teaching Christianity 10. Teaching Hinduism 11. Teaching Islam 12. Teaching Judaism 13. Teaching Sikhism Index
